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J521 AUJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,460 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 141,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 119,292 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,809 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,810 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?

Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
2,796
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 403
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 361
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J521 AUJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J521 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 260 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J521 AUJ registered?

J521 AUJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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